Bird’s Roll to the Polls Initiative Takes Flight in Montgomery to Boost Voter Turnout
August 21 2023 - 2:21PM
Business Wire
Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS), a leader in environmentally
friendly electric transportation, is launching its esteemed Roll to
the Polls initiative in Montgomery to encourage residents to
exercise their right to vote. In an effort to make voting as
accessible as possible, Bird is offering two free rides* to each
resident of Montgomery — one to travel to their polling location
and another to return home.
As part of this initiative, on Election Day, residents will be
able to use the code VOTEMONTGOMERY in the Bird app to unlock two
complimentary 30-minute rides. Bird aims to break down
transportation barriers and ensure that every voice in Montgomery
can be heard at the ballot box.
“We believe that transportation should never be a barrier to
voting,” stated Stewart Lyons, President at Bird. “Our Roll to the
Polls program is designed to empower individuals to exercise their
fundamental right to vote, and we are committed to fostering civic
engagement in Montgomery through this initiative.”
Highlights of Bird's Roll to the Polls initiative in
Montgomery include:
- *Two free 30-minute rides for all Montgomery residents on
Election Day
- Use of the code VOTEMONTGOMERY in the Bird app to unlock these
complimentary rides
- A company-wide commitment to encouraging civic participation
and making voting more accessible to everyone
- Bird is no stranger to community-driven initiatives, and its
Roll to the Polls program has historically witnessed a significant
uptick in ridership, highlighting the positive impact of offering
accessible and eco-friendly transportation options on Election
Day.
Roll to the Polls Availability and Information
Montgomery residents are urged to check the Bird app for
real-time information about scooter availability and to find the
details on how to redeem their free rides. Bird’s team will be
working diligently to ensure that scooters are available in
high-demand areas and around key polling stations throughout the
city.
About Bird
Bird is an electric vehicle company dedicated to bringing
affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such
as e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across the world. Founded
in 2017 by transportation pioneer Travis VanderZanden, Bird’s
cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available
in more than 350 cities, primarily across the United States,
Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. We take a
collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird
partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a
reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live
and work there.
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